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a question? We can help. Simply click on your
specific question or scroll down our list of frequently
asked questions. If you can't find the answer
to your question, contact
us directly, or visit our Patient
Resources area for more helpful information.
Are
your plastic surgeons board certified?
How can I get
a quote for cosmetic surgery services?
How far in
advance should I book my cosmetic surgery?
I live several
hundred miles away, am I able to wait until I
arrive to have my pre-op consultation?
Where is the
surgery done?
Will I spend
the night after my surgery?
Are lab test
required?
I will be flying
into the San Diego airport. What transportation
options are available to me?
Are there hotels
near CosMed where I can stay during my recovery?
What
type of anesthesia do the doctors use?
Does CosMed have back up Hospitals in case of
an Emergency?
Why have surgery at an out patient facility instead
of a hospital?
Please
advise us on what your establishment is doing
to ensure our safety.
Important
information about Sutures, Incision Lines, Skin
Damage and Revisions:
SUTURES:
The type of sutures is determined by your surgeon's
preference. Most surgeons use a combination of
Permanent, Absorbable and Non-absorbable sutures.
Closing incisions in layers provides additional
support to healing tissues. To provide more long-term
support permanent sutures are placed in the deepest
layers of tissue and are not visible. Absorbable
sutures are often placed closer to the surface
of the skin and dissolve on their own over a period
of time during the healing process. Non-absorbable
sutures may be used on the skins surface and do
require removal.
INCISION LINES: Very careful planning of
the incision in after weight loss patients is
critical so the incision is as symmetrical as
possible. It is understandable that results vary
depending on the degree of skin damage in the
overstretched tissues and the degree of elasticity
and asymmetry that can differ in the same person
from one side of the body to the other. It is
the surgeons desire to obtain the maximum degree
of support to the tissues in the execution of
the surgery and this can cause a slight difference
in the position of the incision. We need to remember
that after the healing process has subsided (normally
8 to 12 months) the incision lines fade and normally
will become less visible than stretch marks.
SKIN
DAMAGE: Always your particular type and degree
of skin damage must be discussed with your surgeon
before surgery. We need to remember that not only
the skin but also the subcutaneous tissues are
affected by obesity and on some occasions this
condition is represented as irregular surface
in the skin. This may result in scar migration
and further surgery may be required to correct
the condition.
REVISIONS:
Revisions of surgeries in after weight loss
patients should always be considered, especially
in those patients with a more dramatic loss of
weight. Another important factor to consider is
the patient with skin damage with the tendency
to produce scar tissue. At CosMed we do not charge
for revision surgery to correct, modify or refine
results from a previous surgery within a reasonable
time after the original surgical procedure.
With
any plastic surgery procedure results don't last
forever, ageing, weight fluctuations, sun exposure,
stress and other factors in time can lead to some
sagging of the skin.
Maintaining good eating habits, regular exercise,
weight stability and a good skin care program
will help you retain the wonderful benefits of
your surgical procedures.
Are your
plastic surgeons board certified?
Yes, our surgeons are Board Certified Plastic,
Aesthetic and Reconstrutive Surgeons. Visit our
Meet
the Staff page to learn more about
our medical staff and read Doctor bios.
How
can I get a quote?
Please tell us what procedures you would like
to have done. Send us pictures of yourself: front,
back and profile views so doctor can do an evaluation.
He will then call you for a complementary telephone
consultation and we will send you your estimate.
You can take the first step by filling out our
request
for virtual consultation form. (Back
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How
far in advance should I book my surgery?
You should book your appointment at least 3 weeks
in advance. If you need a specific date please
book as soon as you have made your decision to
ensure we are able to reserve your desired date.(Back
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I
live several hundred miles away, am I able to
wait until I arrive to have my pre-op consultation?
Many of our patients come from hundreds or thousands
of miles away. We have designed a protocol for
your convenience. If we have received your pictures
and you have discussed your desired procedures
through a telephone consultation with doctor,
you can wait until the day prior to your surgery
to have your in-person pre-op consultation.(Back
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Where
is the surgery done?
We have our own certified on-site surgical facility
where we perform your surgery. We have two, state
of the art operating rooms and several recovery
beds with a team of professionally trained nurses
to serve you.(Back
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Will
I spend the night after my surgery?
Most surgeries require an overnight stay in our
clinic, which is covered in the cost of your procedure.
If you are having a minor procedure no overnight
stay is required and we give you your post-op
instructions in writing. Visit our "What
to expect before and after surgery" and
"Aftercare"
pages for more information. (Back
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Are
lab test required?
Yes, when you book your appointment we will send
you information regarding your required laboratory
testing. The results from you lab tests should
be sent or faxed to us two weeks prior to your
surgery. We will also provide you with information
regarding the things you should, or not do, for
both before and after your surgery.(Back
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I
will be flying into the San Diego airport. What
transportation options are available to me?
We pride ourselves in making your trip stress
free. With much pleasure we will arrange your
transportation needs from the airport, train or
bus stations to our clinic, also for your return
trip home. Click here to learn more about our
shuttle
service available. (Back
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Are
there hotels near CosMed where I can stay during
m recovery?
Yes, there are several very nice hotels in our
area. Our courteous staff will help make your
arrangements for you at our discounted rate. We
also work with two excellent After Care facilities
with a staff well trained to assist and pamper
you during your recovery. All meals are included
and if you have a special diet just let us know
beforehand. Visit our Patient
Resources page to learn more about the area
and travel options. (Back
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What
type of anesthesia do the doctors use?
At CosMed all surgeries are assisted by board
certified anesthesiologists who study the patient's
health and labs to make ensure the best type of
anesthesia is administered. We offer all types
of anesthesia, yet what will be administered depends
on the type of surgery and most of all, the patient.
Please contact us to discuss your specific case
and concerns.(Back
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Does
CosMed have back up Hospitals in case of an Emergency?
Yes, CosMed does have back up hospitals for emergencies.
Our doctors have active privileges in top hospitals
that are also near the facilities, they are Hospital
Angeles and Hospital Excel. (Back
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Why
have surgery at an out patient facility instead
of a hospital?
We believe that it is in our patient's best interest
to perform surgeries in our accredited out patient
facility, unless the specific case requires it.
Our facility was designed specifically to make
our patients feel comfortable and at ease with
out a hospital ambiance and risks.(Back
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Please
advise us on what your establishment is doing
to ensure our safety.
At CosMed our number one concern is the well being
of our patients, therefore we take all the precautions
to ensure your safety from the start. All your
information (like e mail address, pictures, etc)
is confidential and it is strictly prohibited
to share, sell or trade it.
We like to take all our patients in hand and guide
them through the surgery process; this includes
consultations over the phone and in person, pre
and post op care instructions, a shuttle from
the United States to our facility and back.Two
security guards provide 24 hours surveillance
for our facility. We are located in the up scale
Zona Rio area which is just minutes away from
the border. (Back
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We
are here to serve you, so if you have further
questions, please feel free to email or call us.
CosMed
Clinic
cosmed@cosmedclinic.com
Call 619-428-4803 or Request
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